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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Radio presenter praised for handling of awkward question about ex-girlfriend

  • Radio presenter and I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson was unexpectedly questioned on air about his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott's new relationship.
  • A listener on his Hits Radio show asked Thompson how he felt about One Direction's Louis Tomlinson “stealing his girl”, referring to McDermott.
  • Thompson and McDermott dated from 2019 until 2024, with McDermott subsequently beginning a relationship with singer Louis Tomlinson.
  • Thompson, who is now dating DJ and model Talitha Balinska, responded calmly, stating he was happy for everyone and had met Tomlinson, finding him to be a 'nice dude'.
  • Fans praised Thompson for his composed and respectful handling of the awkward on-air moment.

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